Hebe 'Quicksilver'

How to grow Hebe 'Quicksilver' in NZ

Hebe 'Quicksilver' grows best in full sun and free draining soil, although it will tolerate some light shade. A sunny position helps maintain compact growth and the strongest silvery foliage colour. Plant into well prepared soil and water regularly while the root system establishes. Once established, provide additional moisture during prolonged dry periods but avoid consistently wet ground. Apply a general garden fertiliser during spring to encourage healthy growth. Mulching around the root zone helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Good drainage is especially important during wetter New Zealand winters.

Hebe 'Quicksilver' care tips

Hebe 'Quicksilver' is relatively easy to maintain once established. Water during prolonged dry periods, particularly while plants are young, but avoid waterlogged soil. Feed during spring with a general garden fertiliser to support healthy foliage and steady growth. Lightly trim when required to maintain a compact, tidy shape and encourage fresh growth. Remove damaged, congested, or poorly positioned stems as needed, but avoid cutting heavily into old bare wood. Mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and suppress weeds while keeping the mulch clear of the main stems.

Hebe 'Quicksilver' size, spacing, and growth rate

Hebe 'Quicksilver' develops into a compact evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit and a moderate growth rate. It typically reaches around 50 to 80 cm tall and approximately 60 to 100 cm wide in favourable conditions. Space plants approximately 60 to 80 cm apart for group planting or a low informal hedge, allowing enough room for each plant to develop naturally. Its manageable dimensions make Hebe 'Quicksilver' particularly useful for smaller gardens, mixed borders, rock gardens, containers, courtyards, and landscape areas where contrasting evergreen foliage and compact structure are required.

Landscaping uses for Hebe 'Quicksilver'

Hebe 'Quicksilver' is an excellent landscaping shrub for adding silver foliage, fine texture, and evergreen structure to New Zealand gardens. Its compact habit makes it particularly effective in mixed borders, rock gardens, coastal plantings, courtyards, and contemporary landscapes. It also performs well in containers around patios and outdoor living areas. The silvery foliage combines beautifully with ornamental grasses, flowering perennials, and darker evergreen shrubs. Plant Hebe 'Quicksilver' individually as a feature or repeat it through garden beds to create rhythm, contrast, and year round visual interest.

Why buy Hebe 'Quicksilver' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, supplying quality plants for gardens and landscaping projects throughout New Zealand. Our Hebe 'Quicksilver' plants are carefully grown and selected for health, vigour, and strong establishment. Strict quality standards and careful packing help ensure plants arrive in excellent condition and ready to grow. When you buy from The Plant Company, you can order online with confidence and benefit from expert growing advice, fast delivery, and free shipping on qualifying orders over $150.